Alcoholics Anonymous

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. We can have faith, yet keep God out of our lives. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 34 As a child I constantly questioned the existence of God. To a scientific thinker like me, no answer could withstand a thorough dissection, unti...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Sometimes, our life and history may be so full of pain that we think it totally unfair that we have to grow up now and be financially responsible for ourselves. The feeling is understandable; the attitude is not healthy. Many people in recovery may believe that certain people in particular, and lif...

jbanker · jbanker

I drink every other day, after dark, for 3 years. I'm 26 and my drinking is effecting my work, social life and ability to maintain a positive relationship with my family. They have no idea how bad I think it is but I can't stop this cycle. I'm sick all the time and have lost myself. I'd like an outpatient pro...

lani · lani

Monday, August 4, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Vulnerability I've learned that the more vulnerable I allow myself to be, the more in control of myself I really am. --Anonymous Many of us feel that we can only show our strong, confident side. We believe the face we h...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We in A.A. are offering a kind of psychological program as well as a spiritual one. First, people must be mentally able to receive it. They must have made up their minds that they want to quit drinking, and they must be willing to do something about it. Their confidence must be ob...

surfergirl · surfergirl

Hey all! I have a friend who is an alcoholic. Her husband is her enabler - codependent etc. He is also in denial about her drinking. Anyhow, I realize each person needs a desire to stop abusing themselves etc. However, She is recovering from surgery. She is totally detoxing---hallucinating etc. Her d...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

Had our second meeting at our local jail. I'm telling you, if you ever thought about starting a meeting like this - quit thinking and start doing! It's worth it. I know many of these inmates will go back to their "old playmates and playgrounds" when they get released... but for the couple t...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS , p. 77 How easily I can become misdirected in approaching the Eighth Step! I wish to be free, somehow transformed by my Sixth and Seventh Step work. Now, more than ever, I am vulnerable to my own self...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We in A.A. must remember that we are offering something intangible. We are offering a psychological and spiritual program. We are not offering a medical program. If people need medical treatment, we call in a doctor. If they need a medical prescription, we let the doctor pre...

nique · nique

I write this with a lot of pain and suffering. About 6 months ago I fired my physc doc (He would not give me xanex) so I went doc shopping and found one who was very liberal with giving out xanex. So I was on it for 6 months. I had that car wreck drunk and full of xanex and they put me into detox. They flat cold...

flumpy · flumpy

HI EVERYONE, HAVE YOU HEARD THAT THE CHATROOM IS TRYING TO DRUMB UP A BIT OF TRADE?. WELL I FOR ONE THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA, WHY DOES NO ONE HERE GO ON THERE?. I FOUND MY RECOVERY IN THE AL-ANON ROOM, BUT WOULD LOVE SOMETIMES IF I COULD COME HERE AND GET SOME DIRECT/INSTANT RESPONSE TO WHAT I NEED TO SAY...

surfergirl · surfergirl

Hi all. Just wanted to check in. I discovered a great womens meeting. They also provide childcare. I am thrilled. THe discussion was about conscious contact with God. I am currently getting reacquanted with God. I was taught to fear him and in turn have trust issues with him and my family. Anyhow, my re...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 77 It is clear that God's plan for me is expressed through love. God loved me enough to take me from alleys and jails so that I could be made a useful participant in His world. My response is...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Alcoholics Anonymous has no quarrel with medicine, psychiatry, or religion. We have great respect for the methods of each. And we are glad for any success they may have had with alcoholics. We are desirous always of cooperating with them in every way. The more doctors, the mo...

KLT · KLT

Hi everybody. I have not been on this forum for quite some time now but I am 8 months sober tomorrow and in a very bad place with my physical health so not been able to get to many f2f meetings. My sponsor sent me this poem last week and I love it and read it every time I feel down. I dreamt I met my higher power a...

lani · lani

Saturday, August 2, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go In Between Sometimes, to get from where we are to where we are going, we have to be willing to be in between. One of the hardest parts of recovery is the concept of letting go of what is old and familiar, but what we don't...

jonijoni1 · jonijoni1

Last evening police cars swarmed a group of teens out in front of my house. We live in a relatively quiet suburb, and it is rare that we see our police "in action" in the neighborhood. (Especially now that I am sober.) I had to think about police car lights. I have seen them many times before, an...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ The Alcoholics Anonymous program has borrowed from medicine, psychiatry, and religion. It has taken from these what it wanted and combined them into the program which it considers best suited to the alcoholic mind and which will best help the alcoholic to recover. The resu...

lani · lani

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Accepting Powerlessness Since I've been a child, I've been in an antagonistic relationship with an important emotional part of myself: my feelings. I have consistently tried to ignore, repress, or force my fee...

Doll · Doll

3 days shy of mine and John's 5 yr 'commitment' I told him today to go blow it out his ass! Not literally but I let him know I am no longer his doormat. Today was the straw that broke the camel's back! God has a bigger better plan for my life and now I can get out of His way and let it happen. Just wanted to share wi...

lani · lani

Thursday, July 31, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Letting Go of What We want For those of us who have survived by controlling and surrendering, letting go may not come easily. --Beyond Codependency In recovery, we learn that it is important to identify what we want...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. Courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 The power of this prayer is overwhelming in that its simple beauty parallels the A.A. Fellowship. There are times when...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ This leaves only one day-today. Anyone can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when you and I add the burden of those two awful eternities, yesterday and tomorrow that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives us mad. It is the remorse or bitterness for...

fogdodger · fogdodger

Hi everyone. I'm confused. My 16 year old so will be returning home next week after 5 months in a teen wilderness rehab program. He'll be needing and wanting to attend an AA group. My questions: 1. As a teen, can he attend a regular AA meeting or will he have attend another type for teens? 2. Where can I go t...

mstrmsn66 · mstrmsn66

Hi all I just celebrated my 3 Months Anniversary on Saturday nightin Little Current, ON. with my home group. I have actually been sober for about 5 months now, but who's counting ?! . My sponsor is a great man, and listens to me. I do my part and listen very attentively to him. He has shown me how good this c...

Gleeman · Gleeman

I posted a link to a webpage where someone was sharing their experiences and opinions on aa that were not totaly in favour of aa so i wanted your opinions. I want to know if i should attend aa or not so i thought it best to share that particular page with people on this site who had alot of experience with aa...

nique · nique

I did a bad thing today. I overdosed on my medicine and ended up in the ER they pumped my stomache and I feel a lot better. I just dont know how to fight the over whelming desire to drink. I am hurting everyone I love and my world is shrinking. I am so scared and alone. I want to stop hurting but the only way...

Buddy · Buddy

Hi Sorry to come here tonight of all nights -i have been drinking - I am from the UK and found your web site some months ago and been reading it for a long while now. I am really at my wits end and very very low although I put on a great face to the outside world!!! My title is named inconsistence because I join...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . . he has struck something better than gold. . . . He may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 129 My part of the Seventh Tradition means so...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise, and perhaps its poor performance. Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but...

surfergirl · surfergirl

I posted this into the ACa as well. Just thought I would keep in touch as much as possible. Thanks for all of your stories. It helps!! Today I surfed...took my kids fishing and focused on them. I too am on anxiety meds. I am not fond of them...but when I get soooo anxious and attacks come on, I would rahter p...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

As active alcoholics we were always looking for a handout in one way or another. THE TWELVE TRADITIONS ILLUSTRATED, p. 14 The challenge of the Seventh Tradition is a personal challenge, reminding me to share and give of myself. Before sobriety the only thing I ever supported was my habit of drinking....

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days, which should be kept from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our contr...

wagon · wagon

Hi everyone and happy sober day!!! Just checking in,i hope everyone is well. Its been a busy summer here it seems i have so much to do and so little time. I have been checking in for the Sunday morning meeting and we have had a couple of good meetings,I would be interested in chairing a meeting if help is ne...

Doll · Doll

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, 'Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.' T...

lani · lani

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Have Some Fun Have some fun. Loosen up a bit. Enjoy life! We do not have to be so somber and serious. We do not have to be so reflective, so critical, so bound up within the rigid parameters and ourselves others, and often...

nique · nique

This past week my local AA lost a near dear friend. His name is Patrick. He was a light in the dark for many! He touched many lives. He died sober and happy. He is sorely missed but he definately left his mark on all of our hearts! Please pray for his family and friends who are mourning his losss right no...

Returned_Here · Returned_Here

Last night I came on the chat to try to talk to some people in recovery. I was looking forward to the meeting that was posted, in one place as at 8pm and another posted as at 9pm. Neither one happened. I was there and two different times one person came in. They both needed help and both were looking for a m...

Returned_Here · Returned_Here

Hello everyone.... I'm an alcoholic/addict. I came to the rooms of AA over 7 years ago, completely whipped, looking for some answers. In the beginning I didn't believe that I was powerless over alcohol, drugs, or anything for that matter, I thought I could somehow survive on my own will power. I just...

Doll · Doll

"If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it ......." AA BigBook CH 5 "How It Works" There's a woman in my HG, mid to late 40's. She's been in the program a little over a year and every single (and I mean EVERY) meeting she whines and cries abo...

naresh · naresh

today was another encouraging day at the meeting

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To continue the paraphrase of the psalm: "The judgments of the twelve steps are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than whiskey, yea, than much fine whiskey, sweeter also than wine. Moreover, they warn alcoholics and in keeping of them there is g...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 232 A.A. groups exist to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Large or small, firmly established or brand-new, speaker, discussion or...

surfergirl · surfergirl

I posted this onto the ACA board as well. I need to keep going....it helped! It was a long day. I went to an AA meeting and had a major breakdown. It was kind of weird. Not intimate like the ACa meeting. However, within the handful of people that were in attendance, I met two girls that were great. One talk...

lani · lani

Thought for the Day Monday, July 28, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Fear One day, I decided to try something new. I took my ten-year-old son out on the St. Croix River on a Waverunner. A Waverunner is a small boating vehicle resembling a motorcycle. We donned...

Dave Harm · Dave Harm

I just wanted to share a neat experience that took about a month to get going, but became a reality today. The "Freedom Seekers" Group was born. As the name sounds, the group was formed for those trying to escape from their personal demons. But it also has another meaning, for those behind...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To paraphrase the psalm: "We alcoholics declare the power of liquor and drunkenness showeth its handiwork. Day unto day uttereth hangovers and night unto night showeth suffering. The law of A.A. is perfect, converting the drunk. The testimony of A.A. is sure, making...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

We will make every personal sacrifice necessary to insure the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will do this because we have learned to love God and one another. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 234 To be self-supporting through my own contributions was never a strong characteristic during my days as a practici...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi everyone, Just to say that I am going away early tomorrow morning to see my parents for a week or so. If anyone wants to take over the Language of Letting Go postings that would be great. I need this break and it will be good to see my parents. I told them last time about being an alcoholic and going to A...

nique · nique

It's 5am and I dont have to be up for another 4 hours but here I am!! But it feels real good! No regrets about yesterday, no hangover just peace and serenity. This week has been full of ups and downs. But what I see in retrospect the downs were only a set up for the ups!! Let me explain. I have severe back and...

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	Daily Reflections ~ Seeds Of Faith (Preview) Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. We can have faith, yet keep God out of our lives. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 34 As a child I constantly questioned the existence of God. To a scientific thinker like me, no answer could withstand a thorough dissection, unti...	Sobrietyspell	3	891	Aug 5, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Attitudes Toward Money (Preview) Sometimes, our life and history may be so full of pain that we think it totally unfair that we have to grow up now and be financially responsible for ourselves. The feeling is understandable; the attitude is not healthy. Many people in recovery may believe that certain people in particular, and lif...	Quetzal	1	432	Aug 5, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Need help (Preview) I drink every other day, after dark, for 3 years. I'm 26 and my drinking is effecting my work, social life and ability to maintain a positive relationship with my family. They have no idea how bad I think it is but I can't stop this cycle. I'm sick all the time and have lost myself. I'd like an outpatient pro...	jbanker	6	426	Aug 5, 2008 by jonijoni1
	vulnerability (Preview) Monday, August 4, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Vulnerability I've learned that the more vulnerable I allow myself to be, the more in control of myself I really am. --Anonymous Many of us feel that we can only show our strong, confident side. We believe the face we h...	lani	2	394	Aug 5, 2008 by lani
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 4th Aug 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We in A.A. are offering a kind of psychological program as well as a spiritual one. First, people must be mentally able to receive it. They must have made up their minds that they want to quit drinking, and they must be willing to do something about it. Their confidence must be ob...	Sobrietyspell	0	380	Aug 4, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Friend in need (Preview) Hey all! I have a friend who is an alcoholic. Her husband is her enabler - codependent etc. He is also in denial about her drinking. Anyhow, I realize each person needs a desire to stop abusing themselves etc. However, She is recovering from surgery. She is totally detoxing---hallucinating etc. Her d...	surfergirl	3	351	Aug 4, 2008 by surfergirl
	More Freedom Seekers (Preview) Had our second meeting at our local jail. I'm telling you, if you ever thought about starting a meeting like this - quit thinking and start doing! It's worth it. I know many of these inmates will go back to their "old playmates and playgrounds" when they get released... but for the couple t...	Dave Harm	2	370	Aug 4, 2008 by jonijoni1
	Daily Reflections ~ We Become Willing (Preview) At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS , p. 77 How easily I can become misdirected in approaching the Eighth Step! I wish to be free, somehow transformed by my Sixth and Seventh Step work. Now, more than ever, I am vulnerable to my own self...	Sobrietyspell	0	381	Aug 3, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 3rd Aug 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ We in A.A. must remember that we are offering something intangible. We are offering a psychological and spiritual program. We are not offering a medical program. If people need medical treatment, we call in a doctor. If they need a medical prescription, we let the doctor pre...	Sobrietyspell	0	318	Aug 3, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	The consequences of our addictive behavior (Preview) I write this with a lot of pain and suffering. About 6 months ago I fired my physc doc (He would not give me xanex) so I went doc shopping and found one who was very liberal with giving out xanex. So I was on it for 6 months. I had that car wreck drunk and full of xanex and they put me into detox. They flat cold...	nique	5	366	Aug 3, 2008 by Doll
	chat/meetings (Preview) HI EVERYONE, HAVE YOU HEARD THAT THE CHATROOM IS TRYING TO DRUMB UP A BIT OF TRADE?. WELL I FOR ONE THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA, WHY DOES NO ONE HERE GO ON THERE?. I FOUND MY RECOVERY IN THE AL-ANON ROOM, BUT WOULD LOVE SOMETIMES IF I COULD COME HERE AND GET SOME DIRECT/INSTANT RESPONSE TO WHAT I NEED TO SAY...	flumpy	4	363	Aug 3, 2008 by dally
	checking in... (Preview) Hi all. Just wanted to check in. I discovered a great womens meeting. They also provide childcare. I am thrilled. THe discussion was about conscious contact with God. I am currently getting reacquanted with God. I was taught to fear him and in turn have trust issues with him and my family. Anyhow, my re...	surfergirl	1	415	Aug 3, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Daily Reflections ~ To Be Of Service (Preview) Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 77 It is clear that God's plan for me is expressed through love. God loved me enough to take me from alleys and jails so that I could be made a useful participant in His world. My response is...	Sobrietyspell	0	409	Aug 2, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 2nd Aug 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Alcoholics Anonymous has no quarrel with medicine, psychiatry, or religion. We have great respect for the methods of each. And we are glad for any success they may have had with alcoholics. We are desirous always of cooperating with them in every way. The more doctors, the mo...	Sobrietyspell	0	353	Aug 2, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Hi (Preview) Hi everybody. I have not been on this forum for quite some time now but I am 8 months sober tomorrow and in a very bad place with my physical health so not been able to get to many f2f meetings. My sponsor sent me this poem last week and I love it and read it every time I feel down. I dreamt I met my higher power a...	KLT	4	440	Aug 2, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	In between (Preview) Saturday, August 2, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go In Between Sometimes, to get from where we are to where we are going, we have to be willing to be in between. One of the hardest parts of recovery is the concept of letting go of what is old and familiar, but what we don't...	lani	0	309	Aug 2, 2008 by lani
	Police Car Lights (Preview) Last evening police cars swarmed a group of teens out in front of my house. We live in a relatively quiet suburb, and it is rare that we see our police "in action" in the neighborhood. (Especially now that I am sober.) I had to think about police car lights. I have seen them many times before, an...	jonijoni1	7	359	Aug 2, 2008 by KLT
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 1st Aug 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ The Alcoholics Anonymous program has borrowed from medicine, psychiatry, and religion. It has taken from these what it wanted and combined them into the program which it considers best suited to the alcoholic mind and which will best help the alcoholic to recover. The resu...	Sobrietyspell	0	433	Aug 1, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Accepting (Preview) Wednesday, July 30, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Accepting Powerlessness Since I've been a child, I've been in an antagonistic relationship with an important emotional part of myself: my feelings. I have consistently tried to ignore, repress, or force my fee...	lani	6	446	Aug 1, 2008 by Doll
	I, finally, threw in the towel! (Preview) 3 days shy of mine and John's 5 yr 'commitment' I told him today to go blow it out his ass! Not literally but I let him know I am no longer his doormat. Today was the straw that broke the camel's back! God has a bigger better plan for my life and now I can get out of His way and let it happen. Just wanted to share wi...	Doll	11	558	Aug 1, 2008 by Doll
	Letting go of what we want (Preview) Thursday, July 31, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Letting Go of What We want For those of us who have survived by controlling and surrendering, letting go may not come easily. --Beyond Codependency In recovery, we learn that it is important to identify what we want...	lani	1	1199	Jul 31, 2008 by nmike
	Daily Reflections ~ A Prayer For All Seasons (Preview) God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. Courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 The power of this prayer is overwhelming in that its simple beauty parallels the A.A. Fellowship. There are times when...	Sobrietyspell	1	411	Jul 31, 2008 by Doll
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 31st July 2008 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ This leaves only one day-today. Anyone can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when you and I add the burden of those two awful eternities, yesterday and tomorrow that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives us mad. It is the remorse or bitterness for...	Sobrietyspell	0	372	Jul 31, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Need Help - My 16 yo teen needs an AA group teen aa (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm confused. My 16 year old so will be returning home next week after 5 months in a teen wilderness rehab program. He'll be needing and wanting to attend an AA group. My questions: 1. As a teen, can he attend a regular AA meeting or will he have attend another type for teens? 2. Where can I go t...	fogdodger	5	983	Jul 31, 2008 by fogdodger
	3 Months Anniversary (Preview) Hi all I just celebrated my 3 Months Anniversary on Saturday nightin Little Current, ON. with my home group. I have actually been sober for about 5 months now, but who's counting ?! . My sponsor is a great man, and listens to me. I do my part and listen very attentively to him. He has shown me how good this c...	mstrmsn66	9	1435	Jul 31, 2008 by StPeteDean
	I was looking for help and advice but you pushed me out (Preview) I posted a link to a webpage where someone was sharing their experiences and opinions on aa that were not totaly in favour of aa so i wanted your opinions. I want to know if i should attend aa or not so i thought it best to share that particular page with people on this site who had alot of experience with aa...	Gleeman	9	481	Jul 31, 2008 by Doll
	I need prayers hope and love from you all! (Preview) I did a bad thing today. I overdosed on my medicine and ended up in the ER they pumped my stomache and I feel a lot better. I just dont know how to fight the over whelming desire to drink. I am hurting everyone I love and my world is shrinking. I am so scared and alone. I want to stop hurting but the only way...	nique	7	449	Jul 30, 2008 by StPeteDean
	inconsistent (Preview) Hi Sorry to come here tonight of all nights -i have been drinking - I am from the UK and found your web site some months ago and been reading it for a long while now. I am really at my wits end and very very low although I put on a great face to the outside world!!! My title is named inconsistence because I join...	Buddy	7	570	Jul 30, 2008 by StPeteDean
	Daily Reflections ~ Giving Back (Preview) . . . . he has struck something better than gold. . . . He may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 129 My part of the Seventh Tradition means so...	Sobrietyspell	0	398	Jul 30, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 30th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise, and perhaps its poor performance. Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but...	Sobrietyspell	0	359	Jul 30, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	sober for today... (Preview) I posted this into the ACa as well. Just thought I would keep in touch as much as possible. Thanks for all of your stories. It helps!! Today I surfed...took my kids fishing and focused on them. I too am on anxiety meds. I am not fond of them...but when I get soooo anxious and attacks come on, I would rahter p...	surfergirl	6	475	Jul 29, 2008 by Returned_Here
	Daily Reflections ~ Anonymous Gifts Of Kindness (Preview) As active alcoholics we were always looking for a handout in one way or another. THE TWELVE TRADITIONS ILLUSTRATED, p. 14 The challenge of the Seventh Tradition is a personal challenge, reminding me to share and give of myself. Before sobriety the only thing I ever supported was my habit of drinking....	Sobrietyspell	0	403	Jul 29, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 29th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days, which should be kept from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our contr...	Sobrietyspell	0	320	Jul 29, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Just Me (Preview) Hi everyone and happy sober day!!! Just checking in,i hope everyone is well. Its been a busy summer here it seems i have so much to do and so little time. I have been checking in for the Sunday morning meeting and we have had a couple of good meetings,I would be interested in chairing a meeting if help is ne...	wagon	4	350	Jul 29, 2008 by Returned_Here
	His Will (Preview) Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, 'Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.' T...	Doll	3	326	Jul 29, 2008 by Returned_Here
	Have some fun (Preview) Tuesday, July 29, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Have Some Fun Have some fun. Loosen up a bit. Enjoy life! We do not have to be so somber and serious. We do not have to be so reflective, so critical, so bound up within the rigid parameters and ourselves others, and often...	lani	0	301	Jul 29, 2008 by lani
	With fond memories (Preview) This past week my local AA lost a near dear friend. His name is Patrick. He was a light in the dark for many! He touched many lives. He died sober and happy. He is sorely missed but he definately left his mark on all of our hearts! Please pray for his family and friends who are mourning his losss right no...	nique	4	353	Jul 28, 2008 by Returned_Here
	No Meeting... :( (Preview) Last night I came on the chat to try to talk to some people in recovery. I was looking forward to the meeting that was posted, in one place as at 8pm and another posted as at 9pm. Neither one happened. I was there and two different times one person came in. They both needed help and both were looking for a m...	Returned_Here	4	394	Jul 28, 2008 by Returned_Here
	My share/lead/story....what ever you wish to call it... LOL (Preview) Hello everyone.... I'm an alcoholic/addict. I came to the rooms of AA over 7 years ago, completely whipped, looking for some answers. In the beginning I didn't believe that I was powerless over alcohol, drugs, or anything for that matter, I thought I could somehow survive on my own will power. I just...	Returned_Here	7	419	Jul 28, 2008 by Returned_Here
	What length would you go to, really? (Preview) "If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it ......." AA BigBook CH 5 "How It Works" There's a woman in my HG, mid to late 40's. She's been in the program a little over a year and every single (and I mean EVERY) meeting she whines and cries abo...	Doll	4	543	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	a new day (Preview) today was another encouraging day at the meeting	naresh	7	362	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 28th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To continue the paraphrase of the psalm: "The judgments of the twelve steps are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than whiskey, yea, than much fine whiskey, sweeter also than wine. Moreover, they warn alcoholics and in keeping of them there is g...	Sobrietyspell	1	397	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	Daily Reflections ~ Those Who Still Suffer (Preview) Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 232 A.A. groups exist to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Large or small, firmly established or brand-new, speaker, discussion or...	Sobrietyspell	1	437	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	I attended my 1st AA (Preview) I posted this onto the ACA board as well. I need to keep going....it helped! It was a long day. I went to an AA meeting and had a major breakdown. It was kind of weird. Not intimate like the ACa meeting. However, within the handful of people that were in attendance, I met two girls that were great. One talk...	surfergirl	9	1294	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	Fear (Preview) Thought for the Day Monday, July 28, 2008 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Fear One day, I decided to try something new. I took my ten-year-old son out on the St. Croix River on a Waverunner. A Waverunner is a small boating vehicle resembling a motorcycle. We donned...	lani	0	407	Jul 28, 2008 by lani
	Freedom Seekers (Preview) I just wanted to share a neat experience that took about a month to get going, but became a reality today. The "Freedom Seekers" Group was born. As the name sounds, the group was formed for those trying to escape from their personal demons. But it also has another meaning, for those behind...	Dave Harm	3	518	Jul 28, 2008 by nique
	24 Hrs a Day ~ 27th July 08 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day ~ To paraphrase the psalm: "We alcoholics declare the power of liquor and drunkenness showeth its handiwork. Day unto day uttereth hangovers and night unto night showeth suffering. The law of A.A. is perfect, converting the drunk. The testimony of A.A. is sure, making...	Sobrietyspell	1	388	Jul 28, 2008 by surfergirl
	Daily Reflections ~ Giving Freely (Preview) We will make every personal sacrifice necessary to insure the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will do this because we have learned to love God and one another. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 234 To be self-supporting through my own contributions was never a strong characteristic during my days as a practici...	Sobrietyspell	0	361	Jul 27, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	See You All Soon! (Preview) Hi everyone, Just to say that I am going away early tomorrow morning to see my parents for a week or so. If anyone wants to take over the Language of Letting Go postings that would be great. I need this break and it will be good to see my parents. I told them last time about being an alcoholic and going to A...	Quetzal	5	423	Jul 27, 2008 by Sobrietyspell
	Happy Sunday Everyone! (Preview) It's 5am and I dont have to be up for another 4 hours but here I am!! But it feels real good! No regrets about yesterday, no hangover just peace and serenity. This week has been full of ups and downs. But what I see in retrospect the downs were only a set up for the ups!! Let me explain. I have severe back and...	nique	4	322	Jul 27, 2008 by Returned_Here
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